Hyderabad, June 7 -- In light of the expanding population and environmental concerns in the face of rampant pollution, the Telangana government approved the registration of 65,000 new eco-friendly autos in Hyderabad within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits.

State transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced on Saturday, June 7, that the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has released a GO (government order) 263, which permits 20,000 electric auto rickshaws, 10,000 LPG auto rickshaws, 10,000 CNG auto rickshaws, and 25,000 auto rickshaws.

The drivers will receive an approved kit to perform the procedure. After inspection, the vehicles will be granted a new registration and a green plate, reflecting their pro-environment status...